[Track Review] Mike Posner Opens Up in "I Took a Pill in Ibiza"

By Austin T. Murphy

The world is a funny place. Just when you start feeling down and bored, a single word or phrase can kick you back into gear. Such was the case today when I elected to listen to Seeb's remix of "I Took a Pill in Ibiza" by Mike Posner.

The track starts with an off-beat rhythm that echoes 2015 favorite "Lean On," but Posner's vocals really capture the mood. Despite the misleading title, the persona actually doesn't want to be associated with drugs and partying. Constantly repeating "I know a sad song" blatantly labels his previous actions as pitiful and vain attempts to feel "cool."

Money and fame aren't everything, which is the entire point of the song. And although he repeats his mantra, Posner is actually on the recovery side of his perils. This song is instantly relatable for anyone who has ever felt like he or she needs to consume substances or act a certain way to be liked or appreciated.

The truth, as he states later on, is that he can't "open up." This may be true in certain settings, but when you're surrounded by people who love and appreciate you for who you are there's no need to fear the repercussions of opening up to others. For this reason, love and health are infinitely more valuable than money or fame.

And in this way, Posner is exponentially more self-aware and smarter than 99% of the followers and "leaders" of 2016.

Check out the music video for the remix below: